Description
Blueberry cream cheese coffee cake brings together silky cream cheese, juicy blueberries, and buttery crumb topping in one irresistible dessert. Bakery-quality indulgence awaits when you slice into this moist, tangy masterpiece that promises pure comfort with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Blueberry Cream Cheese Coffee Cake
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (474 milliliters) blueberries (fresh or frozen)
- 6 ounces (170 grams) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups (240 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
Wet Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) plain low-fat yogurt or sour cream
- ½ cup (118 milliliters) apple juice or water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest (yellow part only)
Dry and Supplemental Ingredients:
- ¼ cup (57 grams) cold, diced butter
- ½ cup (50 grams) sliced almonds
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon baking powder
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh blueberries with apple juice or water, bringing the mixture to a gentle boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until blueberries release their vibrant juices.
- Whisk cornstarch with plus of water until completely smooth. Stir this mixture into the simmering blueberries and cook for an additional minute until the sauce thickens. Remove from heat and let cool to room temperature.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius). Generously butter a 9-inch (23-centimeter) springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and of sugar until well combined. A food processor can streamline this step if desired.
- Cut cold butter into the flour-sugar mixture using a pastry blender or food processor until coarse crumbs form. Separate and reserve half of this crumbly mixture for topping.
- Add baking powder, baking soda, salt, and lemon zest to the remaining crumb mixture. Mix thoroughly to distribute the dry ingredients evenly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together yogurt, vanilla extract, and one egg until smooth. Gently fold this wet mixture into the dry ingredients, mixing just until combined to avoid overmixing.
- Spread the batter evenly across the prepared springform pan, ensuring a uniform layer that covers the entire bottom.
- Using a food processor or electric mixer, beat cream cheese with the remaining of sugar, one egg, and lemon juice until silky smooth. Carefully pour this cream cheese mixture over the cake batter.
- Dollop cooled blueberry sauce across the cream cheese layer, leaving a 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) border around the edges for a visually appealing presentation.
- Mix chopped almonds into the reserved crumb mixture. Sprinkle this topping around the cake’s edges and generously over the center.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the cake turns golden brown. The center should still have a slight jiggle when gently shaken.
- Allow the cake to cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Carefully remove the springform pan’s rim and serve warm for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Blueberry Sauce Preparation: Start by gently simmering fresh blueberries in liquid until they burst and release their natural sweetness.
- Cornstarch Thickening: Quickly transform the fruit mixture into a glossy, spoonable sauce using cornstarch for perfect consistency.
- Pan Preparation: Butter a springform pan generously and line the bottom with parchment paper for easy cake removal.
- Crumb Base Creation: Mix flour and sugar, then cut in cold butter to develop a rustic, crumbly texture that becomes both base and topping.
- Wet Ingredient Incorporation: Carefully fold yogurt, egg, and vanilla into dry ingredients, maintaining a light, tender cake texture.
- Cream Cheese Layer: Whip cream cheese with sugar and egg to create a luxurious, tangy filling that elevates the entire dessert.
- Blueberry Swirl Technique: Delicately dollop cooled blueberry sauce over cream cheese, creating beautiful marble-like patterns.
- Nutty Crumb Topping: Sprinkle almond-studded crumbs across the surface for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Baking Perfection: Bake until golden brown, with a slight jiggle indicating a moist, tender crumb.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Boiling, Simmering, Baking, Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 590 kcal
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 71g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 120mg